GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

Grasscutter farming holds significant economic potential for farmers in Africa and beyond. The meat of grasscutters is highly sought-after for its nutritional value and unique taste, making it a popular choice among consumers. The study assessed grasscutter farming, investigating the possible ways of rearing healthy and disease-free grass cutters for domestic and commercial use. The study revealed that grasscutter farming requires relatively low investment and can be practiced on a small scale, making it accessible to smallholder farmers. As a result, it presents an opportunity for income generation and poverty alleviation, particularly in rural areas where access to alternative sources of income may be limited. The study explored some of the possible ways of rearing a healthy and disease-free grasscutter, which are suitable habitat and housing, nutrition and feeding, hygiene and sanitation, disease prevention and control, and routine health monitoring and management. On this basis, it was concluded that ensuring the health and disease-free status of grasscutters is paramount for successful domestic and commercial farming ventures. Implementing proper sanitation, nutrition, and biosecurity measures is essential for maintaining the well-being of the livestock. One of the recommendations was to provide comprehensive training programs and educational resources to grasscutter farmers on best practices for rearing healthy and disease-free grasscutters. This should include topics such as proper sanitation, nutrition, and biosecurity measures.